HD5 0BS is a well-regarded residential area on Wakefield Road, 0.2km from Tandem in Huddersfield. Administratively it sits within Almondbury ward and the Huddersfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for HD5 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00056395 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAKEFIELD ROAD, HD5 0BS.
506
45
£ 44,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 45, HD5 0BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for HD5 0BS. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around HD5 0BS is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hill View Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Dalton School
Southgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chippy Booths0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Heggs Sandwich Shop0.1 km
- Waterloo Fish & Chicks0.4 km
- Ho Wah0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lascelles Hall Cricket Club0.6 km
- Lepton Liberal Club0.4 km
- Waterloo Subs Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Stag0.9 km
- Beaumont Arms0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Aldonley Stores0.9 km
- Greenside Newsagents0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.0 km
- Jcs Convenience Store0.3 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mcdonalds0.0 km
- Icicles Ltd0.3 km
- Cardamon Green0.2 km
- The Little Box Sandwich Bar0.1 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.0 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Aldi0.0 km
- Dalton Together Portacabin0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deighton2.8 km
- Huddersfield3.5 km
- Mirfield3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wakefield Rd Tandem Way0.1 km
- Wakefield Rd Tandem Way0.1 km
- Waterloo Rd Woburn Drive0.1 km
- Waterloo Rd Woburn Drive0.2 km
- Penistone Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: HD50BS · Data under Open Government Licence